Richard Proudlove
About Richard Proudlove
Richard Proudlove serves as the Manager of Climate Change & Sustainability Services at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in project management and consultancy across various organizations, he has a strong focus on climate strategies and sustainability initiatives.
Work at KPMG Australia
Richard Proudlove has been serving as the Manager of Climate Change & Sustainability Services at KPMG Australia since 2021. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, he focuses on providing strategic insights and solutions to address climate change challenges. His role involves working with various stakeholders to enhance sustainability practices and implement effective climate strategies.
Education and Expertise
Richard Proudlove holds a Master of Environment from the University of Melbourne, where he studied sustainable energy systems, sustainable development, and climate change mitigation policy. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Durham. Additionally, he studied Design, Manufacture and Management at the University of Cambridge, achieving an ACDMM. His educational background supports his expertise in climate change and sustainability.
Background
Richard Proudlove has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles related to project management and consultancy. He has worked at notable organizations such as IBM, Melbourne Water, and ClimateWorks Australia. His career spans over two decades, with significant contributions in the fields of climate change and sustainability across multiple sectors.
Achievements
Richard has launched and managed the Net Zero Momentum Tracker at ClimateWorks Australia, which evaluates the climate strategies of major Australian entities. He has also served as a lead author for reports covering various sectors, including property and banking, under the Net Zero Momentum Tracker initiative. His research includes combining techno-economic modeling with behavioral analysis to understand citizen investment in renewable energy.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Richard held several positions that contributed to his expertise in sustainability and project management. He worked as a Senior Project Manager at ClimateWorks Australia and held roles at the Environment Protection Authority Victoria and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. His earlier career includes positions at Accenture and PA Consulting in London, where he developed his consultancy skills.